With over 160kms of fantastic snowboarding and skiing at its disposal, Pra Loup ski resort is one of France’s largest ski areas, yet it retains the atmosphere of a smaller resort, with its laid-back attitude and uncongested slopes. Pra Loup is renowned for its affordability and it also offers excellent off-piste.

Pra Loup is a peaceful mountain village with natural beauty all around and is set on the edge of the Mercantour National Park. Facilities are very good and there are plenty of beds available in hotels, chalets, apartments, mountain huts and private residences.

The 73 pistes of Pra Loup’s 167kms of impressive terrain are divided into 19 beginner runs, 19 intermediate, 30 advanced, and five expert runs. There is also a good range of off-piste for thrill-seeking snowboarders and six kilometres of cross-country trails. All slopes are serviced by an extensive collection of 53 lifts.

There are several other activities and facilities at Pra Loup, such as: torchlit night ski descents; tobogganing; hang-gliding; snowshoeing and snow scootering. Swimming and saunas are also available. Cafés and restaurants are in abundance, as are bars and discos that provide the moderate to lively nightlife.

The December to April ski season at Pra Loup ski resort has excellent conditions in February and cheaper weeks from early to mid-December, and in January and April.

The two closest airports are at Nice and Marseille. The only realistic way to reach Pra Loup from Nice is to hire a car. From Marseille-Marignane Airport, trains go to Aix en Provence and on to Gap. From here, regular buses go to Pra Loup.